Peach & Strawberry Smoothie

How to Make Peach & Strawberry Smoothie

• SERVINGS: 1
• PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
• COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
• SKILL LEVEL:

  EASY
• MEAL: DRINK
• STYLE: WESTERN
• PREPARATION: SMOOTHIE, PUREE, RAW
• EAT IN: SUMMER

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Relive the joy and freedom of childhood summers with this Strawberries, Peaches, and Lemon smoothie; Biting into a fresh, juicy peach, picking sun-ripened strawberries, and drinking a cool glass of lemonade bring summer delight that rejuvenate the body and the soul with sweetness and a slight puckering of the lips. There is good reason behind these foods being natural staples of the summer months, as their sweetness and sourness hydrate and replenish tissues worn down by the relentless heat.

Summer is the time of year when the land is lush with flowers and ripening fruits. These paint the the earth with splashes of color and beautiful displays against the rich, green backdrop of grasses and leaves.

As the temperature increases, however, you may notice a natural decrease in your appetite, and cravings for lighter foods like the fresh fruits and greens that are coming into season and popping up at the farmers markets. This Peach & Strawberry Smoothie can be just what your body is asking for!

Hot Days, Cool Body

At this time of year, your body is responding to the rising temperatures, and in turn, seeks foods that cool and moisten the dryness that summer heat can cause. As the external heat from the environment is imposing itself upon your body, it is important to balance this with cooling foods that hydrate the tissues and flush the liver and kidneys of excess heat. Strawberries and lemon are perfect for cooling and flushing heat.

The antioxidants in strawberry additionally reduces any summer inflammation.

Altogether, this Peach & Strawberry Smoothie can help you feel light, cool, and radiant during the heat of the summer months.

Move and Digest for a Vibrant Summer Glow

Strawberries and peaches are balancing formulas within themselves, as the sour taste increases secretions of the entire digestive tract, moving and moistening the heavier, more nourishing qualities of their sweet taste.

The sour ingredients and natural fiber flushes and moistens the entire digestive tract with its mild laxative effects.

Summary

Peach, Strawberry and Lemon Smoothie will wake up digestion and help you feel vital during the heavy days of summer heat. It will brighten your system from the inside out, cleansing and hydrating internally, to give your skin a natural,healthy, vibrant glow. Give this Peach & Strawberry Smoothie a try, and be amazed at the sweet vitality it can bring to both your body and soul during the dog days of summer.

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